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Big change King Charles is making to Easter appearance with Kate Middleton & Prince William ‘not set to attend’
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KING Charles is reportedly going to make a big change for this Sunday’s Easter church appearance.
Whilst the King is hoping to attend the royal family's traditional Easter Sunday service, it is expected that Buckingham Palace will make special arrangements for a much-reduced crowd.
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The Easter church appearance would be Charles’ first public appearance since the Princess of Wales revealed she has cancer.
Charles, 75, who has also been diagnosed with cancer, may attend the annual service at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle alongside his wife, Queen Camilla, if his health allows.
According to 's Online Royal Correspondent, Danielle Stacey: "It's understood that King Charles may attend a church service on Easter Sunday with a smaller royal turnout if his health allows it.
"Charles has minimised his contact with larger crowds to reduce risks as he continues his cancer treatment."
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The King has been receiving treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer since early February after he was treated for an enlarged prostate.
Since then, the monarch - who has continued with his work - has paused public-facing royal duties.
Danielle added: "While we've seen the King conduct small audiences at Buckingham Palace, he's not attended any large-scale gathering since his diagnosis, such as the reception for Korean War Veterans last week, the Commonwealth Day service and the memorial for the late King Constantine in Windsor last month.
"Behind-the-scenes, the King is very much continuing with working through his daily red boxes."
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Meanwhile, according to royal insiders, the Prince and Princess of Wales and their three children - Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, eight, and Prince Louis, five - 'are not set to attend' the upcoming service after Kate revealed that she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy in an emotional video message last week.
It is understood that Princess Kate won’t return to royal duties until she is good and ready after her cancer diagnosis.
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The royal, 42, has remained absent from any official duties following abdominal surgery in January.
Kate said in a video message she initially showed no signs of cancer but post-op tests showed the disease had been “present”.
The Princess said the family now needs “time, space and privacy” while she completes her treatment.
Timeline of Kate’s health battle & recovery
JANUARY 16: Kate is admitted to the London Clinic for abdominal surgery
JAN 17: Kensington Palace announce the princess underwent surgery
JAN 18: William spends time at Kate’s bedside
JAN 23: The princess’ hospital stay passes one week
JAN 29: Kate leaves hospital
FEBRUARY 27: Prince William pulls out of service last-minute due to 'personal matter', sparking wave of unfounded conspiracy theories about Kate's health
MARCH 4: Princess pictured in the car with mum Carole on the Windsor estate
MARCH 10: Royal posts a sweet snap of her and the kids for Mother’s Day - then fans started spotting flaws, and massive agencies put out ‘kill notice’ on photo
MARCH 11: Kate admits she edited photo, and is snapped in car with William
MARCH 16: Royal fans spot the princess at farm shop near Windsor
MARCH 17: Onlookers see Kate watching her youngsters playing sport
MARCH 18: The Sun exclusively published video of Kate and Wills from two days prior
In the video message, she said: “My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I look forward to being back when I am able but for now I must focus on making a full recovery.
“At this time I am also thinking of all those lives affected by cancer. For everyone facing this disease in whatever form please do not lose faith or hope. You are not alone.”
The Princess spoke about the "huge shock" after tests identified cancer following the surgery and the "incredibly tough couple of months" her family have experienced.
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THE past few months have seen members of the royal family struck down by various health battles. Here is a rundown:
JANUARY 16: Kate is admitted to the London Clinic for abdominal surgery.JAN 17: It is announced that the King is to have treatment for a benign enlarged prostate.JAN 18: William spends time at Kate’s bedside.JAN 19: The King flies back from Scotland with the Queen.
JAN 21: It is announced Sarah, Duchess of York, has malignant melanoma, a skin cancer.
JAN 23: Kate’s hospital stay passes one week. JAN 26: The King is admitted to the London Clinic for treatment.
JAN 29: The King is discharged from hospital. Kate leaves the same day.
JAN 31: Queen Camilla announces that the King is “getting on, doing his best”.
FEBRUARY 5: Buckingham Palace announces the King has cancer, but not of the prostate, and will not carry out public-facing duties.FEB 18: The King appears in good spirits as he attends a Sunday church service in the grounds of Sandringham.FEB 23: The King filmed crying and chuckling while opening some of the 7,000 cards from well-wishers.
FEB 27: Prince William pulls out of service last-minute due to 'personal matter', sparking wave of unfounded conspiracy theories about Kate's health.
MARCH 4: Kate Middleton pictured in the car with mum Carole on the Windsor estate.
It is traditional for the Royal Family to attend an Easter Service, with them attending one at Windsor last year.
It is understood that William and their kids will not head to St George's Chapel on the grounds of the Berkshire castle for the Easter Day Mattins.
Following Kate’s diagnosis, it is understood that her and William will be preparing for some quality time with their three kids, as they have recently broken up from their £7,000-a-term Lambrook School in Berkshire, for their Easter holidays.
George, Charlotte and Louis aren’t due to return back to school until April 17 so will have a long break with their parents.
Typically the family spend the break at their 10-bedroom country mansion, Anmer Hall on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
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If Kate and William take their kids away from their Adelaide Cottage home in Windsor for Norfolk, they could enjoy a greater degree of privacy as Kate recovers.
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